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R960 EGN

1997 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Renault Twingo90,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 EGN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 88,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2011 83,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,820 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2010 75,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2009
Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,150 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

headlamps have no kick ups

Fail 6 Nov 2008 65,150 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamps have no kick ups

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,631 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 54,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 51,693 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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R960 EGN is a 1997 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 90,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R960 EGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R960 EGN is a 1997 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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